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RichL025 · 01-20-2009, 23:16

Second what Doczilla said.

Especially about leaving off the epi of you don't need it.

My very first real medical situation was during Robin Sage (hell, I was still technically an 11B) - my team leader had anaphylaxis from a bee sting. Classic presentation. Hit 'em with the SQ epi & Benadryl, he responded well, and started arranging evac.

Evac was delayed, and after about 45 minutes his breathing started worsening again. This time I tried IM benadryl only... it gave him subjective airway relief (and improved his wheezing) in less than 5 minutes.

If you think you can wait, or if the reaction doesn't seem airway-threatening, benadryl alone is just fine.

Oh yeah- don't do like I did and forget to give some steroids also, otherwise they'll be coming to you the next day asking about this itchy rash....

01-20-2009, 23:16	#13
RichL025 Quiet Professional Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 377	Second what Doczilla said. Especially about leaving off the epi of you don't need it. My very first real medical situation was during Robin Sage (hell, I was still technically an 11B) - my team leader had anaphylaxis from a bee sting. Classic presentation. Hit 'em with the SQ epi & Benadryl, he responded well, and started arranging evac. Evac was delayed, and after about 45 minutes his breathing started worsening again. This time I tried IM benadryl only... it gave him subjective airway relief (and improved his wheezing) in less than 5 minutes. If you think you can wait, or if the reaction doesn't seem airway-threatening, benadryl alone is just fine. Oh yeah- don't do like I did and forget to give some steroids also, otherwise they'll be coming to you the next day asking about this itchy rash.... __________________ Ars Longa, vita brevis
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